Frans J. von Kaenel
About Frans J. von Kaenel
Frans J. von Kaenel is a lawyer based in St. Louis, MO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Frans J. von Kaenel is recognized in the following practice area:
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Husch Blackwell LLP
Education: Washington University in St. Louis, J.D., graduated 1994
Location: St. Louis, MO
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